Hoenn

Hoenn is the region in which Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald are set. Pokemon 252 - 386 were first introduced here. Geographically, the Hoenn is located southwest of the Johto, to the south of the Sinnoh. The Hoenn is inspired by the main island in Japan, Kyushu. The champion of the Hoenn Region is Steven Stone (Ruby and Sapphire) while in Pokémon Emerald, Wallace (the former 8th Gym Leader in Ruby and Sapphire) replaces Steven.